May 12, 2009 3:27 pm US/Pacific
Big Island - 5/12/09
Visit Hawaii's biggest Island, home to an active volcano!
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Kohala Coast Resort Association
www.KohalaCoastResorts.com
Big Island Visitors Bureau
www.bigisland.org
Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows
68 - 1400 Mauna Lani Drive
Kohala Coast, HI 96743
(808) 885-6622
www.MaunaLani.com
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive
Kamuela, HI 96743
(866) 539 8430
www.MaunaKeaBeachHotel.com
KapohoKine Hawaii Adventure Tours
Pepeekeo, HI
(866) 965-9552
www.kapohokine.com
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
72 Ka 'upulehu Drive
Kailua-Kona, HI
(808)325-8000
www.FourSeasons.com/Hualalai
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort
Waikoloa-Hawaii, HI.
(808) 886-6789
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/koamc-waikoloa-beach-marriott-resort-and-spa/
Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel
62-100 Kauna'oa Drive
Kohala Coast, HI 96743
(808) 880-1111
www.HapunaBeachPrinceHotel.com
The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, featuring Paddle Boarding
1 North Kaniku Drive
Kohala Coast, Big Island, Hawaii 96743
(808) 885-2000
Toll Free: (866) 540-4474
www.fairmont.com/orchid
Kona Village
Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
(800) 367-5290 or (808) 325-5555
www.konavillage.com
Hilton Waikoloa Village Beach Resort and Spa (Home of Dolphin Quest)
69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive
Waikoloa, Hawaii 96738
(808) 886-1234
Toll free Reservations 1-800-HILTONS
www.hiltonwaikoloavillage.com
MacNut Crusted Opaka Paka with Papaya Seed Aioli
Recipe Courtesy Charles Charbonneau, Executive Chef
Yield: 1 Portion
Opaka Paka Fillet (Hawaiian Pink Snapper) 6 oz
Mango Chutney 1 tsp
Macadamia Nuts (Crushed) 1 1/2 Tblsp
Pinch of Salt and Pepper
Light Sesame Oil 1oz
Pipinola Ferns 1/4 cup
Unsalted Whole Butter 1 Tblsp
Hamakua Mushrooms 1/2 cup
Unsalted Whole Butter 1 Tblsp
Pinch of Salt and Pepper
Papaya Seed Aioli
Papaya Seeds 1 Tblsp
Mayonnaise 1 Tblsp
Honey 1 tsp
Rice Vinegar 1 tsp
Salad Oil 1 1/2 oz
Pinch of Salt and Pepper
Method/Plate Instructions:
Season opaka paka fillet with salt and pepper and coat one side with mango chutney. Roll coated side in macadamia nuts.
In a teflon skillet add light sesame oil and heat pan until medium hot, not smoking. Place the fish in pan coated side down and cook for 2-3 minutes taking care not to burn the nuts. Turn fillet over and cook another 2-3 minutes until fish until medium done, not over cooked. Remove, drain and plate with pipinola ferns and Hamakua mushrooms.
Finish plate with a drizzle of papaya seed aioli. Opaka paka can be substituted with another snapper fillet.
Pipinola ferns are indigenous to Hawaii and can be substituted with fiddle head ferns or your favorite vegetables. In a sauté pan, place butter and heat pan until butter is melted and just starts to brown. Add ferns and toss with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until ferns are tender.
Hamakua mushrooms are indigenous to Hawaii as well and can be substituted with oyster mushrooms or omitted. In a sauté pan place butter and heat until butter is melted. Add mushrooms and sauté until mushrooms are tender and moisture is evaporated.
For the papaya seed aioli, use a blender or hand mixer. Add papaya seeds, mayonnaise, vinegar, honey and blend until seeds are pulverized. Slowly add oil blending continually. When all the oil has been added, season with salt and pepper to taste. If storing for long periods, place in refrigerator to keep chilled.
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